They bankrolled the signings of players including Germany captain Thomas Hitzlsperger, Frederic Piquionne and Pablo Barrera.

他们花巨资买进的球员包括德国国家队队长的托马斯·希策尔斯佩格，弗雷德里克·皮奎翁内和巴勃罗·巴雷拉。

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Cole (2), Sears, debutant Thomas Hitzlsperger and defender Winston Reid found the net against Burnley.

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Meanwhile, Germany international midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger has completed his move from Stuttgart to Serie A side Lazio.

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Villa substitute Thomas Hitzlsperger forced Taylor in action with a long-range strike late on - it was Villa's first shot on target of the afternoon.

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